Question

What are the various routes by which transmission of human immunodeficiency virus takes place?

Answer 1

HIV is transmitted generally by:

1. Sexual contact with an infected person.
2. Use of contaminated needles or syringes, especially in the case of intravenous drug abusers.
3. From an infected mother to her child through the placenta, during birth, or through breastfeeding.

Answer 2

1. Unprotected sexual contact with an infected person.
2. Transfusion of blood from a healthy person to an infected person.
3. Sharing infected needles and syringes.
4. From an infected mother to a child through the placenta.
5. Use of contaminated razors.
6. Organ transplantation
7. Artificial insemination